Zodia Custody Arrives in Singapore with Standard Chartered Support

Zodia Custody, a Standard Chartered affiliate, has made a splash in the Singaporean cryptocurrency market in a landmark move that unites conventional banking with the realm of digital assets. The business, which specializes in storage options for cryptocurrencies, aspires to offer a safe refuge for digital assets owned by financial institutions.

Pioneering Leadership

Kai Kano has been named the first CEO of Zodia Custody to steer this huge project. Mr. Kano, who was formerly Bitgo’s Managing Director, adds a lot of expertise at the head of this innovative business. His knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry has the potential to take Zodia Custody to new heights.

A Regulatory Vision

It’s worth noting that cryptocurrency custody in Singapore is not currently a licensed activity. However, Zodia Custody is taking a proactive stance by establishing its presence in the city-state, positioning itself strategically for the future. As Julian Sawyer, the CEO of Zodia Custody, aptly puts it, “We want to be where there is a global financial centre as soon as we have a regulatory roadmap that enables us to spend our dollars and invest in a market and that provides the assurance to our clients that we can operate there.”

This innovative strategy displays Zodia Custody’s dedication to upholding legal requirements while embracing the rapidly developing world of digital assets.

Global Footprint

The growth of Zodia Custody is not only confined to Singapore. The business is already registered in a number of other significant financial centers, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Luxembourg. Additionally, it has a pending application in Japan, demonstrating its desire to extend its reach internationally.

A separate company funded by Standard Chartered Ventures, Zodia Markets, has got preliminary clearance to operate as an over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency broker-dealer in Abu Dhabi. This action highlights Standard Chartered’s commitment to investigating the cryptocurrency ecosystem in collaboration with regulatory bodies.

Pioneering Initiatives

Initiatives using cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have been led by Standard Chartered. In order to evaluate asset tokenization, the bank worked with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and other financial institutions on the Project Guardian initiative. Standard Chartered is also actively developing a platform for first token sales that will enable it to issue asset-backed security tokens that will be listed on the Singapore Exchange.

These programs demonstrate the financial institution’s dedication to embracing the financial industry’s future and making the most of blockchain technology and digital assets.